A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
This collection of five items from the inaugural Canada Cup tournament in 1976 includes a miniature Canada Cup trophy. Originally obtained from tournament architect Alan Eagleson, these items include the classic trophy in the shape of a half maple leaf. Members of Team Canada received championship trophies like this after beating Czechoslovakia in a best-of-three final, winning the first game 6-0 and then posting a 5-4 overtime win on a memorable goal by Darryl Sittler. He was one of 16 future Hall-of-Famers in the amazing Canadian lineup which also included tournament MVP Bobby Orr, Bobby Hull, Lafleur, Dionne, Perreault, Potvin, Savard, Robinson, Lapointe, Clarke, Barber, Esposito, McDonald, Gainey and Shutt. The trophy stands just under a foot high and remains in excellent-plus condition, with no bulging or cracking. A Bulova watch features a Team Canada logo on the face and "R. Alan Eagleson - Canada Cup 1976" on the back. Two '76 Canada Cup-identified pens by Cross are 1/20 10K gold-filled. A soapstone loon carving from the tournament remains in excellent condition overall, with a chip on its beak and a nick on the tail to note. An engraved "Coupe Canada Cup" metal plaque has come loose from the trophy while another engraved "R. Alan Eagleson QC - Canada Cup 1976" plaque belongs to the soapstone carving. Two Canada Cup luncheon programs from September 1st include the names of members of all six teams while a thick binder includes intriguing notes from numerous meetings when the tournament was still in its planning stages. Incredible memories from one of the greatest Canadian hockey teams ever to take the ice!
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